"Let it Rock"

Yeah, yeah another song, I know. I am just so psyched up to absolutely destroy these next 90 days. I just finished up making my first 8 egg white omelet for breakfast tomorrow and putting up my new calendar on my door. I also have a tattoo that I'm planning to get as soon as I hit my next recovery phase and I'm using that as my current motivation to push even harder. Just a few notes on this past recovery week: I did add one after the regular P90x round ended. I figured that I could use the extra time before going after the next 90. Along with that I incorporated the Kenpo Cardio Plus and One on One Yoga into the week to at least get my feet wet with the newer workouts I'll be adding this round. Both Kenpo Cardio Plus and One on One Yoga are absolutely incredible. They are nice and short but they are pretty intense the whole time. When you finish you think "Man, I'm done already? That was so quick but I'm drenched in sweat, on fire, and feeling fantastic! Wow! (and wow upside down is.....Mom!)." I can't wait for these 90 days.....time to really "Let it Rock!".

Reflecting on the past 3 months

Will and determination. These are the two words that you will fight with the most during P90x. Both will be tested, but when you succeed (sorry, there is no if, you WILL) you will come to a place both physically and mentally that you didn?t know was possible for your own self.

After 3 months of grueling workouts and a very large focus on my nutrition, I took the day off yesterday to relax some and indulge in some foods that I hadn?t touched in that timeframe. This morning I realized and woke up that I had done ?it? and had achieved ?it?.

No, I wasn?t on the toilet or throwing up what I had eaten. No, I didn?t wake up with a craving for more. I woke up with a ?big deal? attitude towards those foods. Yeah, they tasted good, but for the minute or so that I would chew each bite. Afterwards I felt no satisfaction from the foods and woke up wanting what is now my regular nutritional norm. I still plan to get a cheeseburger and some beers tonight or tomorrow, but that will end anything that I wanted to get my hands on for the past 90 days.

Along with waking up and knowing that I?m in a new phase of my live from a nutritional stance, I also did so with the knowledge that I am mentally as well. I can?t wait to begin my next round of P90x on Monday, and it?s in large part because of where my will and determination are now.

During my last weeks of P90x, I hit a point during one of the Kenpo workouts where I recognized ?it? as well. After each set I was jogging and doing jumping jacks. Not at breaks, in between sets. I would do each set harder than any of the guys combined on the video and was able to push harder than I knew that I could. Halfway through my body felt a little fatigued, but as the thought of fatigue entered my mind, it exited with a concentration on what I needed to do and needing to push as hard as possible on every set. This mental state can be largely attributed to the will and determination that P90x builds in you.

If you want to change your life for the better, P90x is a great place to start.

"Dig a Little Deeper (what's next?)"

One of my favorite lines from a song is from Emery's "A Sin to Hold On To". The line is: "Dig a little deeper and I know you'll find strength inside". These words really helped me push through the last few weeks and are what I'm focusing on for the next 90 days. Next 90?? Yep, that's right, and it doesn't stop there.

My plan is as follows:

Next 90 (August - November): P90x/P90x+/One on One "Tribid" - see chart below
Then (Novemeber - February): P90x+
Followed by (February - May): Tony Horton's One on One
And (May - July): Insanity

Also, I have Round II's Phase I diet plan laid out. I will be strictly following the P90x nutrition guide and am doing a 50/30/20 nutritional plan for the next month.

A few other notes: I have 25 lbs. of protein powder on the way (makes me happy!) as well as the Bowflex SelectTech 1090's so I can really up and max out my resistance. Tomorrow I'll post some reflections on this past round now that my thoughts are straightening up and I'm coming back down to earth....

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P90x Results!

Wow, just wow. I made it! I'll be posting later talking about my journey...

Weight: 199.5 lbs .... 180.6 lbs
Bodyfat: I need a caliper .... ?
Chest: 41 in. .... 37.75 in.
Arms: 13 in. .... 13.5 in.
Hips: 41.5 in. .... 40.5 in.
Waist: 35.75 in. .... 32.5 in.
Thighs: 24 in. .... 20.5 in.
Calves: 15 in. .... 15.25 in.
Forearms: 11 in. .... 11.5 in.
Shoulders: 49 in. .... 47 in.
Neck: 15 in. .... 15 in.

90 Day Results Video:

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Day 90 - Yoga X

....Workout....

I can't get this smile off of my face. I did it. I feel like I've come so far....I'm just going to bask in this. I'll have pictures and video up tomorrow along with what's planned for the future. I'm feeling too proud of myself to focus much and I have an assignment to do for school. Thank you all for motivating me and being a part of this journey. God Bless.


....Diet....

Breakfast:

*4 egg white omelet with light cheese [155 calories, 4.5 grams of fat, 40 fat calories, 2.5 grams of saturated fat, 450 mg of sodium, 4 grams of carbs, 23.5 grams of protein]
*1 packet of Irish Oatmeal with 2/3 cup Soy Milk [230 calories, 44 fat calories, 2.5 grams of fat, 185 mg of sodium, 30 grams of carbs, 4 grams of fiber, 6.5 grams of protein]
*Large banana [137 calories, 5 grams of fiber, 1 grams of protein, 37 grams of carbs]
*32 oz. water


Workout and Post-workout:

*Peanut butter cereal bar [140 calories, 5 fat grams, .5 grams of saturated fat, 4 grams of fiber, 7 grams of protein, 19 grams of carbs, 90 mg of sodium]
*8 oz. water with 2 scoops of Wheybolic Extreme 60 [186 calories, 40 grams of protein, 5 grams of carbs, 170 mg of sodium]
*32 oz. water


Lunch:

*7 oz. of chicken [217 calories, 17 calories from fat, 2.5 fat grams, 45 grams of protein, 75 mg of sodium]
*2 cups of broccoli [36 calories, 9 calories from fat, 6 grams of fiber, 6 grams of protein, 6 grams of carbs, 18 mg of sodium]
*Smoked almonds [170 calories, 15 grams of fat, 130 fat calories, 1.5 grams of saturated fat, 3 grams of fiber, 40 mg of sodium, 6 grams of carbs, 6 grams of protein]
*1 cup of soy milk [120 calories, 4 grams of fat, 35 fat calories, .5 gram of saturated fat, 2 grams of fiber, 135 mg of sodium, 14 grams of carbs, 7 grams of protein]
*1 cup of kashi autumn wheat cereal [190 calories, 1 gram of fat, 10 fat calories, 6 grams of fiber, 45 grams of carbs, 5 grams of protein]
*32 oz. water


Snack:

*Peanut butter cereal bar [140 calories, 5 fat grams, .5 grams of saturated fat, 4 grams of fiber, 7 grams of protein, 19 grams of carbs, 90 mg of sodium]
*1.5 tbsp of organic peanut butter [150 calories, 12.5 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 3 grams of fiber, 75 mg of sodium, 5 grams of carbs, 5 grams of protein]
*Medium apple [65 calories, 3 grams of fiber, 17 grams of carbs]
*8 oz. water


Dinner:

*Tilapia [75 calories, 2 grams of fat, 244 mg of sodium, 2 grams of carbs, 14 grams of protein]
*Turkey burger with ketchup [130 calories, 2 fat grams, .5 grams of saturated fat, 24 grams of protein, 80 mg of sodium, 4 grams of carbs]
*1 cup of broccoli [18 calories, 4.5 calories from fat, 3 grams of fiber, 3 grams of protein, 3 grams of carbs, 9 mg of sodium]
*Side salad w/dressing [25 calories, 175 mg of sodium, 5 grams of carbs, 1 gram of protein]
*32 oz. water


Daily totals -

Calories: 2184
Fat (saturated/grams): 8/57
Fiber: 32
Carbs: 221
Protein: 202
Sodium: 1716
Water: 144